Security professionals play a vital role in maintaining a safe healthcare environment. But did you know that healthcare security professionals also receive invaluable experience that enables them to thrive within the security industry or even pursue a career in protective services like law enforcement?
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Revolutionizing Healthcare Security
Paladin Security is revolutionizing the healthcare security sector through its people-first approach, accountability, strong customer-savvy relationships and powerful engagement with patients, hospital staff and the public alike.
We fully support employees who want to grow their security careers or have the desire to transition into other public safety-related careers. Developmental training programs like “Paladin to Policing” (a one-of-a-kind prep course exclusively available to Paladin staff) have proven to be an ideal steppingstone to secure employment in law enforcement, CBSA, RCMP, paramedics, psychiatric nursing, social worker, Peace Officers and more.
“While working for Paladin Security, I was a site supervisor for two major hospitals in Ontario,” says Alex Pinatsis, Sergeant Special Constable. “My experience working in this high-dynamic type of security field truly prepared me for my current role as a Sergeant Special Constable. I learned how to speak with all ranges of people, including external stakeholders, front-line staff, hospital staff and different levels of management.”
How Paladin does it Differently
Paladin strives for the constant evolution and growth of our people. The first value of Paladin’s C.A.R.E. culture is to be “Curious” by seeking opportunities to learn and grow. We believe that by supporting employee growth through our promotion-from-within philosophy, mentorships and programs, an employee can plot their own career path within the organization and take their career to the next level. This is extremely helpful for those looking to pursue careers in law enforcement.
“The key to success related to promotion from within is not just to promote a person into a new leadership role, but to provide the mentoring and guidance to make them succeed,” says James Blight, director at Paladin Security. “That is something that Paladin does differently than our competition. We take a real interest in not only selecting and promoting our people but in coming along beside them, supporting them and helping them succeed in that role.”
Our secret sauce goes beyond mentorships and guidance. It is the total commitment to our people and believing in their potential to grow from within that has allowed us to create an exemplary organizational structure with countless extraordinary promotions, from Site Supervisors to Client Service Managers, Branch Leadership to our very own company President.
All About the Training
We take great pride in being the leading training organization in the security industry, teaching others who have little or no previous experience in security and equipping them to help others, care for themselves, and create a safe environment. Our company-paid and on-the-job training ensure that newcomers to security are ready to perform with the tools and confidence they need to succeed. We even help staff prepare for provincial licensing exams and tests. Healthcare security professionals can take advantage of specialized training courses for their specific sites to sharpen their skills, knowledge and abilities to meet their career goals.
“Working in all of these different roles helped me improve my knowledge and skills required to work with the public in a service environment and better prepare for my future career in policing,” says Miriam Mounk, police communications operator. “Additionally, my supervisors were continuously supportive and encouraging throughout my time at Paladin, helping with learning opportunities, feedback and preparation for my future career. Paladin’s training also gave me useful tools that helped in the policing pre-placement course.”
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Police recruiters highly recommend healthcare security as an excellent opportunity for people to gain real-world experience and prepare them for their policing applications. This is due to the similar work environment, the diversity of the situations and people they deal with, the opportunity to work alongside emergency services and the professionalism required to work in these facilities.
“Many of the customer-service-based experiences I’ve had and the way we approach people have been crucial for my success in a security career,” says Diana Drazek, security supervisor at Paladin Security. “I’ve gotten a lot from the Use of Force training and the situational exercises in the training classes Paladin provides. It really gives you a boost of confidence when dealing with difficult situations. These are some skills that I can definitely use moving forward in my life and career.”
Joining the Exciting World of Healthcare Security
It is Paladin’s 10th consecutive year as one of the country’s Best Managed Companies, listed as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes Magazine for the third year in a row, and has been repeatedly recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. They are shaping the healthcare security sector through what they call The Paladin Difference and their empathy-led security model.
“It is really uplifting to see how many people want to give back to society and work towards that,” says Tony York, executive vice president for Paladin Security Group. “Frankly, healthcare security is a growing industry, and it’s one that we’re finding takes special people”
With entry-level pay rates ranging from $17 to $21 per hour, there’s never been a better time to join healthcare security. If you want to start a meaningful career and make a difference in your community, check out our careers page. There are endless opportunities to create your own career path within a booming and high-demand industry.
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